Terminal coupling and anchorage for window-cleaners&#39; harness



Jan. 16, 1923. 1,442,159. B. KUGLER.

TERMINAL COUPLING AND ANCHORAGE FOR WINDOW CLEANERS HARNESS. man my 24.1922.

35 danger from worn fittings.

50 coupling! for window cleaners Patented Jan. 16, 1923. 1

BENJAMIN KUGLER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

PATENT OFFICE.

TERMINAL COUPLING AND ANCHORAGE FOR. WINDOW-CLEANERS HARNESS.

Application filed May 24,

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, BENJAMIN KUGL R,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the countv of Cook, State of 5 Illinois, have invented new and useful Improvements in Terminal Couplings and Anchorage for Window-Cleaners Harness,

of which the following is a specification.

My invention has reference, in its broad aspect, to improvements in couplings and anchoring devices complementary thereto for attaching the harness used by window cleaners and others 'to asuitable base; and more particularly the present embodlment of my invention is designed to provide a ,unitary double anchorage for use in conjunction with the so-called double window,

. and an improvedcoupling which is readily detachable, but which is normally positively 2O locked in position upon the anchorage.

In order to impart a clear understanding of the principal objects of my present invention it is pointed out that devices heretofore known in the art have not attained a unitary anchorage for window cleaners" harness which is particularly adapted for use with a double window, consequently it has been necessary to mount upon the dividing or common frame of the windows, or

upon the column of separating masonry, a

pair or more of independent anchorages. Thisnot only increases expense and adds to the unsightly appearance of the windows, but it doubles or triples the .element of Furthermore, my coupling in addition to being peculiarly adapted for use with my anchorage, is devised to eliminate the prying and twisting strain which so often results in weakening the harness and thefittings. 1

From the foregoing it will be'seen that the principal objects of my invention are: first, to provide a double, unitary anchor age for window cleaners harness; second,

4-5 to attain by my anchorage the maximum safety and simplicity while reducing the initial cost; third, to afford a double anchorage with a single attaching element; fourth, to provide a detachable terminal harness which will be positively looked upon the anchorage; and, fifth, to provide a coupling which will reduce or eliminate the prying and twisting strain upon the anchorage and harness.

The structural elements employed to ac- 1922. Serial No. 563,459.

complish the above and other results and objects will. be hereinafter more fully described in detail and specifically pointed out in the claims appended hereunto and forming a part of this specification.

In the accompanyingdrawings wherein;

is illustrated the preferred embodiment of The numeral 1) designates the body "of the anchorage head, which is provided with a rectangular central opening (2) through which the securing bolt (3) is-trained. The end of the shank of the, bolt adjacent its head is squared to fit within the rectangular opening (2) and when the anchorage is mounted the bolt is disposed through the dividing, or common frame of the windows (not shown) or through the column of separating masonry. Formed integrally with, and flared upwardly and outwardly from the body (1) upon eitherside edge thereof are opposed pairs of studs (4). The studs (4) are formed with heads and enlargements (6) adjacent their bases. It will be seen that when the anchorage is mounted a pair of the studs (4) will be directed toward each of the adjacent windows. The ends of the body are elongated and rounded as at and provided with openings for the reception of retaining screws.

The coupling used with my anchorage comprises an elongated body (8). formed with a centrally located longitudinal slot (9) opening at one end. The material of the upper portion of the body around the periphery of the slot is cutaway to form a recess (10), the walls of which provide a track for the'heads (5) of the studs (4) when the coupling is mounted upon the anchorage. Formed integrally with the body intermediate its extremities and rising at right angles therefrom is an eye (11) for recelving one terminal end (not shown) of a window cleaners harness, and the base of the eye is cut away as at (12) to permit pascess (10) in alignment with certain of the sage ofv the heads (5) of the studs thereunder.- The locking device used with my coupling comprisesa pawl (13) mounted upon a pin (14) journalled' through the sides (15') of a support therefor which is formed integrally with the body (8). Theheads (5) of the studs (4). It is thereupon moved downwardly until the heads (5) have passed within the slot (9) and the pawl (13) has seated itself to obstruct the return thereof. In this position accidental dislodgement of the coupling is positively prevented, as the pawl must first be raised, and furthermore, prying and twisting strain is greatly reduced. It is pointed out that strain upon the anchorage is equalizedwhen two window washers are harnessed thereto- While in the foregoing, there has been illustrated and described such combination and arrangement ofelements as constitute the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is nevertheless desired to emphasize the fact that interpretation of the invention should only be conclusive when made in the li'ht of the subjoined claims.

aving described my invention and its objects with such attention to detail as will thoroughly acquaint one skilled in the art with its construction and advantages, I claim;

1. A device of the character described comprising an anchorage formed witha body, opposed pairs of studs arranged respectively upon opposite side edges of the body, and means extending through the bodybetween the respective pairs of studs for attaching the body to a suitable base.

2. A device of the character described comprising an anchorage formed with a body having a centrally located opening, opposed pairs of studs arranged respectively upon opposite side edges of the body, each pair 10f .central opening ,in the body between the respective pairs of studs for attaching the body to a suitable base.

3. A device of the character described comprising an anchorage formed with a body havlng a centrally located opening, opposed pairs of studs arranged respectively upon opposite side edges of the body, and said studs provided each with two enlargements constituting a head and an abutment respectively, the abutmentbeing a distinct and abrupt enlargement of the material of the studs and body, and means extending through the central opening in the body between the respective pairs of studs for attaching-the body to a suitable base.

4. A device of the character described comprising an elongated body provided with a longitudinal slot, the material of the upper portion of the body adjacent the slot being cut away to form a recess for receiving an anchorage for the body, and a spring pressed pawl for locking the anchorage within the slot and recess.

5. In combinationwith an anchorage includin a body formed with opposed pairs of stu s on opposite side edges thereof, of a coupling formed with recesses for receiving the studs and means carried by the coupling for locking the studs within the rec'emes.

6. In combination with an anchorage including a body formed with opposed pairsof studs on opposite side edges thereof, of couplings formed with recesses for receiving each a pair of the studs, said couplings exerting an equalizing strain upon the body, and means carried by the couplings for locking the studs within the recesses.

A device of the character described oomprisin an anchorage formed with spaced, a igned studs, a coupling formed with a recess for receiving the studs, an eye formed upon the coupling and disposed for normal location between the studs when the coupling is engaged therewith, and a spring pressed pawl carried by the coupling for obstructing the recess to prevent accidental removal of the coupling from the studs.

. In testimony whereof, I aflix my signature hereto. BENJAMIN. KUGLER. v 

